Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, second from the left in the front row of standing men, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) standing on a bridge on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.Written on the back of the photograph is this message: "Honey: Can you find me in this picture? If you can't just put the edge of a piece of paper on the two arrows and you can find me. P.S. I am second from the left in the first row of men who are standing."
Chapel Used by the 57th Naval Construction Battalion in Espiritu Santo During World War II
Date:
1943/10/30
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion's chapel on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph there is this note: "This is our chapel which is located in our camp."
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Camp on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
1943/12/27
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and other members of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph, a note reads: "Honey, I am the fourth from the left. -Marsh"
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, with an Islander at a Chapel on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands with an islander at a chapel near his camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.
U.S. Navy Medical Corps at Camp at Espiritu Santo During World War II
Date:
1944/01/25
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson of W. Va., U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides during World War II.A note on the back of the photograph reads: "This time I am the first from the right side. The two pouches on my side are my first-aid bags.
Dwellings of Island Natives on the Island of Espiritu Santo in New Hebrides, World War II
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Island natives and their dwellings on Espiritu Santo of the New Hebrides. Marshall L. Williamson of West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), was stationed on the island during World War II.
Naval Base of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion in New Hebrides during World War II
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion was stationed at a naval base in the New Hebrides during World War II. Williamson is from West Virginia.
Two Soldiers Standing in a Field on the Island of Espirtu Santo of the New Hebrides during World War II
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, from West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps., was assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) and stationed in New Hebrides during World War II.
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.
On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
